Joe Roa

Joseph Rodger Roa

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 194 lb.
• High School Hazel Park High School
• Debut September 20, 1995
• Final Game September 22, 2004
• Born October 11, 1971 in Southfield, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Roa pitched in the major leagues from 1995 to 2004, although he was out of the big leagues between 1998 and 2001. He moved around quite a lot during his career, as he pitched for six different teams in his six major league seasons, and was a member of five other organizations besides these. He was involved in three multiplayer trades between 1991 and 1996, all of which involved big name major leaguers such as Alejandro Pena, Jeromy Burnitz, Paul Byrd, Jeff Kent and Matt Williams.

According to one source, his nickname is "The Roa Constrictor".

Notable Achievements

• 2002 Pitcher of the Year International League Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons

Related Sites

• Joe Roa at the SABR Bio Project